What is Kapiteinshuis Pekela te Nieuwe Pekela about?

Museum Kapiteinshuis Pekela is a historic captain’s house museum in Nieuwe Pekela that transports visitors back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The house was built in 1799 for Kornelis Jans Boon and Jantje Roelofs Koop, at a time when the Peat Colony shipping (Veenkoloniale Zeevaart) was experiencing its heyday.

The museum preserves the interior and atmosphere of a captain’s home from the period, with authentic furnishings, decorations, and personal items. The collection includes portraits, paintings, writings, Russian dinnerware, porcelain, and woodworks related to the history of Pekela and local shipping. Visitors feel as if the captain has just stepped out and might return at any moment to tell his sea stories.

Who should visit this museum?

This museum is ideal for visitors interested in maritime history, historic interiors, and social history. It appeals to adults, seniors, and anyone interested in experiencing life in a bygone era.

Educational and cultural activities

The museum offers guided tours for groups (minimum 8 people), educational programs about local history and shipping, and special opening days including Easter Monday. Group visits can be arranged outside regular hours.

Visitor information

Opening hours: April to October: Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Special opening on Easter Monday.

Ticket prices: Adults €5.00. Children 7-16 years €2.00. Children 0-6 years free. Groups (8+) €4.00 per person. Museumkaart not valid.

Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible (historic building).

Parking: Car parking information not mentioned.

Facilities: No café available on site. Free Wi-Fi is not available.